Chapter 1 Foundations in Early Childhood Curriculum-Connecting Theory in Practice
Learning Objectives
Students will
- Explore How Children Learn
- Identify Theories in Early Childhood Programs
- Connect the Theories to Practice through Interaction & Intentionality
- Explore Use of 21st Century Technology in ECE
Early Childhood Educational Programming is fundamentally grounded in developmentally appropriate practices and is supported through theoretical foundations woven throughout a curriculum. Various types of programs may emphasize one theory over another or take on more of an array of theories by combining approaches to achieve program goals.
